Take it on faith. How many times have we heard that? What is faith? Do I have faith?

FAITH: belief and trust in and loyalty to God; belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion; firm belief in something for which there is no proof; complete trust; something that is believed especially with strong conviction Merriam Webster Online Dictionary 12/14/2019

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 NIV

Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”Matthew 14:22‭-‬33 NIV

Peter’s faith allowed him to overcome sinking into the water. He was fine until his faith wavered. The storm picked up and the wind blew, Peter lost his focus on Jesus and began to sink.

First thing in the morning, I read scripture and spend time with God. I set out with the intent to glorify God with all I say and do. As I go about my life and interact with others, I start to loose my focus. I have to stop, say a prayer of forgiveness and ask for wisdom before I sink completely.

If you find yourself loosing focus today, reread Hebrews 11:1. I have confidence that God will guide me through whatever I face today.